I am in the market for my first centerfire handgun and I need a little help. I have narrowed down the list to a few favorites, but my local shops only stock limited quantities and NOT of the guns I want. My options:
1. CZ 75B quoted around $350 @ local shop.
2. CZ 75SP-01
3. EAA Witness full-size
4. Ruger P95/89 found local for $349 new/ $300 Used
All will be in 9mm for easy recoil, controllability, and availability and low cost of ammo. I've heard good things about the CZ's and the Ruger seemed well built if a bit small in my hands. What's the best choice for a well built range/fun gun that may see a little time in a holster while I'm hunting. I like the taurus 92 as well, but have heard too many negative reports on finish and durability to put it high on the list. Any other suggestions would be appreciated, but I would like to stay under $450.
Also, just how close is the CZ to a Hi-Power type pistol: just a foreign knockoff or a stand alone design.
1. CZ 75B quoted around $350 @ local shop.
2. CZ 75SP-01
3. EAA Witness full-size
4. Ruger P95/89 found local for $349 new/ $300 Used
All will be in 9mm for easy recoil, controllability, and availability and low cost of ammo. I've heard good things about the CZ's and the Ruger seemed well built if a bit small in my hands. What's the best choice for a well built range/fun gun that may see a little time in a holster while I'm hunting. I like the taurus 92 as well, but have heard too many negative reports on finish and durability to put it high on the list. Any other suggestions would be appreciated, but I would like to stay under $450.
Also, just how close is the CZ to a Hi-Power type pistol: just a foreign knockoff or a stand alone design.